UT Dallas Jindal MBA: 2026-2027 deadlines and requirements
Key facts
| Program | Full-Time MBA (18 months) |
|---|---|
| City | Richardson, Texas |
| Rank | #23 (tie) in U.S. News 2026 Best Business Schools |
| Class size | 46 students in the Full-Time MBA class (the page does not say which year) |
| GMAT score | Average 689 for the Class of 2023. The page does not say which GMAT edition. 80% scored 650 to 700. |
| GRE | Average GRE is 310 to 320 for all UT Dallas MBA programs. No class year is given. |
| Tests it takes | Takes the GMAT Focus Edition or the GRE and treats them equally. The MBA is not test optional. A test waiver is considered automatically and is not guaranteed. Waivers are automatic for applicants with a PhD, PharmD, DBA, U.S. MD or JD, or an MCAT or LSAT score report. The Executive Assessment is not mentioned. |
| Application fee | $75 for domestic and international applicants. The fee is waived for UT Dallas alumni, active duty military members and veterans. |
| Tuition | $36,118 in tuition and fees for the whole 53 credit program at the Texas resident rate (2026-2027 estimate). All Full-Time MBA students get a merit scholarship that gives them the resident rate. The nonresident total is $65,607. |
| English test | International applicants must send a TOEFL or IELTS score. It is waived for citizens of countries where English is an official language, for U.S. degrees, and for degrees taught fully in English. The university minimums are IELTS 6.5 and TOEFL iBT 80 (4 for tests taken after January 26, 2026). |
Application rounds
| Round | Apply by | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Round 1 | October 15, 2026 | December 15, 2026 |
| Round 2 | January 8, 2027 | February 20, 2027 |
| Round 3 | March 1, 2027 | April 15, 2027 |
| Round 4 | May 1, 2027 | June 15, 2027 |
| Reviewed as they come in | After May 1, 2027 | Not published |
Essays
- 300 to 500 words. Statement of purpose. The page names it but does not print a prompt for it.
- 300 to 500 words. Given the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of the business world, what strategies do you plan to implement to ensure your continued personal and professional success? Where do you envision yourself 5, 10, and 15 years after completing the UT Dallas Full-Time MBA Program? Additionally, how do you see the program playing a pivotal role in helping you achieve these long-term goals?
Recommendations
1 letter from a professional contact. The contact does not have to be an employer. Send it through the online application, or as a PDF to [email protected].
Interview
By invitation only for Full-Time MBA candidates.
Other parts of the application
A resume of all work history. The school requires 2 years of work after the bachelor's degree, and it can make exceptions for internships or a strong academic record. Upload official digital copies of transcripts from every school attended. Admitted students pay a $750 seat fee within 10 days. The deadline table prints months and days only, so the years above are the 2026-2027 cycle for the fall 2027 class. Enrollment fee due dates are January 15, March 15, May 15 and June 30. Scholarships need a GMAT or GRE score on this page. Another school page says a waiver does not affect scholarships.
Links
Sources
- UT Dallas MBA: Full-Time MBA Admissions, read November 1, 2026
- UT Dallas MBA: MBA Admissions, read November 1, 2026
- UT Dallas MBA: Full-Time MBA Information, read November 1, 2026
- UT Dallas MBA: Tuition and Value, read November 1, 2026
- UT Dallas Graduate Admissions: International Students, read November 1, 2026
- Campus photo: Stan9999, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
